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miley666's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bethaniesherwood's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Classism, Death of parent, Death, and Racism
dooliah's review against another edition
5.0
I greatly enjoyed this book. The world building, political intrigue and the depth of each of the characters truly impressed me. I watched the movie before reading this book, which I usually don’t recommend but I found that the movie helped with understanding the technical terms and jargon that the book throws around
One problem I had with the book however, was the usage of Islamic iconography and terminology in relation to the Fremen. While I’m not certain what the author has said on the subject, I found it to be appropriating Islamic religion which bothered me.
One problem I had with the book however, was the usage of Islamic iconography and terminology in relation to the Fremen. While I’m not certain what the author has said on the subject, I found it to be appropriating Islamic religion which bothered me.
erosenblad's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
monzillareads's review against another edition
5.0
Rereading this 10+ years later, still a 5 star read for me. Because it’s such an epically told story (I mean, the political dialogue and intrigue is just *chef’s kiss*), I’ll even give old man Herbert a pass for some of his eye roll inducing depictions of women
stripedwolfie's review
1.0
I know many people who love this book and it was very surprising to me just how terribly bored I was reading it. The word choice, the endless dialogues, the descriptions... The whole tone of the book feels somehow condescending too. The world was original and interesting, for sure. I just wish things happened faster or any of the characters were relatable to me. Honestly, I’ve read history textbooks that were more thrilling than this.
sudreyskr's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
aryawilson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rkaufman13's review
4.0
Frank Herbert's great talent is to build an enormously detailed world and then just drop it on you. I felt through the first half of this book that I was missing something (and this was my second time reading it, so that's saying a lot, I think). That's not a complaint, just a testament to how real this place must have felt to him.
It is strange re-reading this book as a much older person (I must have read it at least ten years ago). I suspect if I were to read it again in ten years there would be more newness here.
It is strange re-reading this book as a much older person (I must have read it at least ten years ago). I suspect if I were to read it again in ten years there would be more newness here.